Links for Patients
Welcome to the Links for Patients Page. Below you will find some sites that may be helpful to people seeking information after a diagnosis.
Have a suggestion for a site we should include? Let us know what you’ve found helpful by sending an email to info@cancersupportcommunitysct.org.
General Information
Livestrong – Lance Armstrong Foundation This nonprofit organization “Fights to improve lives affected by cancer.” Site suggested by Board Member Donna Doherty
Connecticut Cancer Partnership has announced the launch of a new website highlighting Cancer Trials in Connecticut, http://ctcancertrials.org. Designed for use by both patients and clinicians, the ultimate goal of this new information resource is to increase awareness of and participation in clinical trials. This site pulls a listing of clinical trials from the National Cancer Institute’s database at www.clinicaltrials.gov and streamlines the information for residents of Connecticut providing a compilation of cancer clinical trials by location and disease. Site suggested by Executive Director, Shana Ross
All hospitals and centers are responsible for maintaining their trial listings on www.clinicaltrials.gov to ensure that the postings on the new state website are accurate.
Brain Cancer Sites
American Brain Tumor Association The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) provides critical funding to researchers working toward breakthroughs in brain tumor diagnosis, treatment and care, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. Site suggested by CSC National
Breast Cancer Sites
Fifth Annual Hope Not Fear Symposium at Smilow Cancer Center, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 8:30am – 12:00 noon. The purpose of this symposium is to educate and update breast cancer survivors, their families and members of the community on the latest advances in the detection, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. The discussion will also explore ways in which breast cancer can be conquered in our communities. Click here for more information.
Breastcancer.org A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Their mission is “to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, so they can make the best decision for their lives.” Site suggested by CSC National
Celebrating Life African American women speaking out about cancer. Site suggested by CSC National
Living Beyond Breast Cancer This site is “dedicated to assisting you, whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, recently completed treatment, are years beyond or are living with metastatic breast cancer. We are also here for your family members, caregivers, friends and healthcare providers to provide breast cancer information and support.” Site suggested by CSC National
National Breast Cancer Coalition Their mission is “to end breast cancer by January 1, 2020. Guided by three primary goals – research, access and influence – NBBC has been a powerful voice for women and men across the country since its inception.” Site suggested by CSC National
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization “Y-Me provides a unique service to breast cancer patients everywhere. There is no place in the world where a patient can get support from another breast cancer patient, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I know how important it is that no one faces breast cancer alone.” Cindy Geoghegan, CEO. Site suggested by CSC National
Mesothelioma Sites
The Mesothelioma Center is the “Internet’s leading resource for information about asbestos exposure, mesothelioma cancer and other asbestos related illnesses. Our mission is to save lives and put an end to the epidemic of asbestos by educating the public on the real and eminent dangers of asbestos.” Site suggested by Executive Director Shana Ross
